Information about the Cape Coral and Fort Myers Area

History
rich Fort Myers lies on the Caloosahatchee River 15 miles inland from
the Gulf of Mexico. Also known as the City of Palms, Fort Myers hosts
the County's largest event, the Edison Festival of Light, every February.

Cape Coral

Canals
divide up one of Florida's finest places to live. Cape Coral is Florida's
2nd largest city in land mass. The Rose Gardens was how developers
lured early buyers to Cape Coral in the early 60's. The Iwo Jima Statue
was one of the landmarks in the gardens that thrilled tourists with
Waltzing Waters, dolphin and water ski shows. The statue now welcomes
visitors at the Midpoint Bridge Entrance to Cape Coral.

The barrier islands

Gasparilla

The barrier island at Boca Grande
hosts miles of white sand beaches and quaint shops. The lighthouse at
Boca Grande was built in 1890. The Boca Grande Harbor was once the loading
dock for Florida's phospate mines.

Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key,
Useppa and North Captiva.

These islands are still only accessible
by boat. Cayo Costa is a state park and can be reached by ferry boat.
Rental cabins are available.

Sanibel and Captiva Islands

Famous for the rare and beautiful shells that wash up on the beaches.
Sanibel and Captiva host many white sand beaches, J.N. "Ding"
Darling National Wildlife Refuge and miles of bike trails. Sanibel and
Captiva are a vacation destination known the world over.

Estero Island

Home to Fort Myers Beach. Seven
Miles of beach dotted with resorts, motels, restaurants and shops. Known
as the world's safest beach. There is a public fishing pier.

Lovers Key

Between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita
Beach is the Lovers Key State Recreation Area. A quick and interesting
tram ride transports you across Oyster Bay to the beach.